UTH size question

[nivek5225]

I'm building an enclosure that will be 36 inches long x 16 inches deep. Will a 11inch x 17inch UTH be too long? It will take up almost half of the enclosure... Should i try to send it back for the 11inch x 11inch UTH?

[Beto510]

I'm building an enclosure that will be 36 inches long x 16 inches deep. Will a 11inch x 17inch UTH be too long? It will take up almost half of the enclosure... Should i try to send it back for the 11inch x 11inch UTH?

UTH should cover about 1/3 the tank side